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A surfer has spoken of the terrifying moment he struck a charging shark that took a large chunk from his board on Western Australia’s south coast., , Dale Kittow, 37, was attacked about 150m off Cheynes Beach, east of Albany, just before 4pm on Wednesday. Picture 7 News

Surfer’s ‘miracle’ shark attack escape

A surfer has spoken out about the terrifying moment he escaped a brutal shark attack at a popular surfing spot in Western Australia, where other shark attacks have occurred.

US President Donald Trump speaks to journalists as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the WHite House in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by Jim WATSON / POOL / AFP)

Kiwi fury as Trump steals ‘one thing we did’

Moments after being sworn in, President Donald Trump sparked a diplomatic incident 14,000 kilometres away and ruffled feathers in New Zealand with a hefty lie.

Mystery surrounding 14,000 year old Aussie rings solved. Picture: Australian Archaeology

Mystery of 1,400yo Aussie rings solved

The truth behind giant 1,400 year old rings found on the outskirts of Melbourne has been revealed.

***BLURRED VERSION***MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - January 21, 2025: Animal activists have placed dead piglets outside the Victorian State Government offices at treasury place. Picture: NewsWire / David Geraghty ,

‘Deserve more’: Protesters’ distressing stunt

Animal activists have left dead piglets on the steps of a state government building in an effort to seek immediate change to pig welfare.

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Mystery surrounding 14,000 year old Aussie rings solved. Picture: Australian Archaeology

Mystery of 1,400yo Aussie rings solved

The truth behind giant 1,400 year old rings found on the outskirts of Melbourne has been revealed.

Friends Have Close Encounter With Wild Kangaroo

Friends have close encounter with wild kangaroo

While having some drinks with friends outside, a group had an extremely close encounter with a wild kangaroo as it slowly hopped past them, in…

***BLURRED VERSION***MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - January 21, 2025: Animal activists have placed dead piglets outside the Victorian State Government offices at treasury place. Picture: NewsWire / David Geraghty ,

‘Deserve more’: Protesters’ distressing stunt

Animal activists have left dead piglets on the steps of a state government building in an effort to seek immediate change to pig welfare.

Adorable dog tries getting tennis ball stuck in ice

Adorable dog tries getting tennis ball stuck in ice

Little Reggie gets an A for effort.

Panda-monium as giant pandas make their debut at Aussie zoo

Panda-monium as giant pandas make their debut at Aussie zoo

Be right back, booking our tickets right now.

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Snake catcher removes highly venomous snake hiding under car seat

A dangerous red-bellied black snake was removed from beneath the seat of a car in Palmwoods, Queensland,

Illustration of measles virus infection showing giant multinucleated cells seen during microscopy of biopsy specimens, known as Warthin-Finkeldey giant cells.

Urgent warning over deadly disease

A major measles alert has been issued for two Australian states after numerous reports of measles cases, including an infected toddler who visited a shopping centre.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, NewsWire Photos. AUGUST 9, 2023. Tom Quach the man who allegedly stole an ibis from a public park before tying the native bird up by its feet to dry it out before cooking it, arriving at Waverley Local Court. Picture: NCA NewsWire/ Adam Yip

‘Stay away’: Stern warning for bird torturer

A bird torturer who previously tried to cook and eat an ibis has been issued a stern warning after he was charged with snaring two native birds with fishing wire.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA : Newswire Photos AUGUST 29 2023: A general view of a cute pug puppy is seen with his furry pal, walking with their group of Dog walkers through Centennial park in Sydney. Picture: NCA Newswire/ Gaye Gerard

Why pet owners could soon need ‘licence’

A coroner has made a huge suggestion that could change pet ownership in one state forever – after a tiny baby was mauled to death by a dog.

Examples of different Jellyfish stings. Photo: Dermatological Progression of a Probable Box Jellyfish Sting by Auerbach P.S., Gupta D., Van Hoesen K., Zavala A and Review of fatal and severe cases of box jellyfish envenomation in Thailand by Thaikruea L., Siriariyaporn P., Wutthanarungsan R., Smithsuwan P.

Major warning for Aussie beachgoers

One of Australia’s most venomous creatures has arrived early this year, with authorities warning beachgoers to be alert.

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